255/60/15's

V6-Sauce

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• Sep 18, 2017

• #1

I would like a wider tire out back...I know the mickey et street is the way to go, but I don't drag and I would be driving on the street most of the time , A few months when it's nice and also might get caught in the rain by accident. I would like a good street tire that size(255/60/15)stock rim and performs alright. Is the mickey thompson sportman 255/60/15 tires any good. I have Michelin pilot exalto 225/60/15 all around, I just want to replace the rear with alittle fatter tire?

 

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1984 t-type

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• Sep 18, 2017

• #2

I run the sportsmans and have no complaints, decently priced too.

 

ITSAV6

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• Sep 19, 2017

• #3

I have MT 255/60/15 Street R's

 

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Nigel

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• Sep 19, 2017

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I wouldn't do a MT drag radial if you plan to drive in the rain. Once you get some wear on them, they are scary in the rain. I have been caught twice, marginal when new, now they are dangerous on the wet. Can't beat them though on dry pavement for a street tire.

 

Buckshot G/N

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• Sep 19, 2017

• #5

sparko112 said:

I would like a wider tire out back...I know the mickey et street is the way to go, but I don't drag and I would be driving on the street most of the time , A few months when it's nice and also might get caught in the rain by accident. I would like a good street tire that size(255/60/15)stock rim and performs alright. Is the mickey thompson sportman 255/60/15 tires any good. I have Michelin pilot exalto 225/60/15 all around, I just want to replace the rear with alittle fatter tire?

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Maybe try looking into BF Goodrich , I run 255/45/16 BF G force Pro Comp ,a great handling tire. But I'm pretty sure is does not come in the size
you're looking for. It does come in BF T/A all season. Also Cooper has a pretty good tire { Cobra GT }...Good Luck.

 

V6-Sauce

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• Sep 19, 2017

• #6

Thx, but I don't drive in the rain, unless it's starts to rain on the way back to the garage....I know, it's not popular size tire for that rim. thx for everybodys replys.

 

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Gene Van Horn

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• Sep 19, 2017

• #7

This is what happened when i got caught in summer storm with half worn drag radials. Dont do that.

 

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1984 t-type

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #8

You will be fine with the sportsman I've been caught in the rain before with them, they do good in the rain and they come in the size that you are looking for.

 

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Nigel

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• Sep 20, 2017

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Gene Van Horn said:

View attachment 309527 This is what happened when i got caught in summer storm with half worn drag radials. Dont do that.

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Ouch!